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Investigation from inside the camps of torture of Moroccans in Myanmar: “Hell Valley”
Moroccans crossed ‘Hell Valley’ to earn a living, to end up in detention and torture camps in Myanmar, as revealed through scenes and recordings from inside these camps. The article exposes how…  
Picture from the portfolio. From a ghetto to a ‘rock and roll’ district
Eugene Goh's "From Ghetto to Rock and Roll" is a visual story that explores the transformation of Reykjavik's Breiðholt district from a stigmatized urban area into a vibrant community, highlighting…  
The Hidden Costs of Germany’s Nurse Shortage: Tunisian Migrants Caught Between Bureaucracy and Recruitment Scams
Germany’s need for foreign healthcare workers has led many Tunisians nurses to seek a future there, often facing a tangle of bureaucracy and unregulated recruitment agencies. Despite recent reforms…  
European Parliament banner. Coming clean? EU cleaning industry exploitation exposed
An EU-wide investigation reveals that non-EU migrant cleaners face systemic exploitation through subcontracting, forged documents, and precarious working conditions, prompting the European Labour…  
Dimas says he was promised work on a cucumber farm in Australia but was "scammed". Indonesian working holiday-makers say they were misled after being taken to remote farm site in NT
Indonesian working holiday visa holders Dimas and Bella were misled into harsh manual labor and poor living conditions on a remote Australian farm, prompting authorities to investigate and…  
Vietnamese repairmen in Mongolia. Over a Decade of Neglected Rights
As of today, over seven hundred Vietnamese citizens reside in Mongolia with working visas. These migrant workers witness over a decade of neglected rights.  Read more with this…  
Several protesters with tractors and lorries wave Romanian flags. How a group of Romanian truck drivers ended up helping their entire diaspora in Spain, Italy and Germany
With an estimated 4.5 million Romanians scattered across Europe, thousands of households in Romania spend their months between goodbyes, waiting and video calls. Read the full story by Lola…  
Migrant workers in the UK fishing industry face the same English tests that barristers or chief executives need for entry
The UK’s fishing fleet depends on migrant fishers. This article investigates the impact of updated visa requirements, which some fear pose a threat to the future of the industry. Read the…  
Migrant care worker from the Philippines in South Korea. South Korea desperately needs more care workers – but low-paid migrants are not the answer, say unions
South Korea’s pilot program bringing migrant care workers to address the country’s aging population and care gaps faces criticism from unions for low pay, unclear job roles, and poor working…  
An aerial view of Port Louis in Mauritius. Are Poor Social Audits Fueling Migrant Worker Abuse in Mauritius’s Garment Industry?
Nearly a year after a damning exposé threw a spotlight on severely exploitative conditions in Mauritius's garment industry that included indicators of forced labor, workers are still in a…  
These Filipinos paid thousands for a job in Poland. Now they feel cheated.
Two-part Al Jazeera investigation reveals claims of deception by recruiters working across multiple countries. Read the full story by Raquel Carvalho published in Al Jazeera.  
Why 1,900 PhD-holders want jobs as drivers and cleaners abroad
Beyond these PhD holders, the trend extends to approximately 50,000 graduates and postgraduates who have similarly expressed interest in low-skilled employment opportunities in traditional migrant…  
The Bridge - Incentive Labor Documentary Film
The Bridge explores the labor conditions of being an interpreter while also being a refugee under the governance of humanitarian aid. Shot in Kakuma Refugee Camp, the film is based on research…  
Venezuelan migrant women in Colombia face challenges in accessing quality jobs
Data from Colombia's Department of Statistics reveal that the roles attributed to women, barriers of discrimination, and irregular job offers make their socioeconomic inclusion in the neighbouring…  
La présidente de l’association Femmes actives de Boussouma, Bintou Bansé. Rural commune of Boussouma: the diaspora paves the way for development
Boussouma, a rural commune in the Centre-East region, commands admiration. It comprises 16 villages, including the eponymous capital village. The level of development in terms of health, economy,…  
Harrowing tales of survivors trapped in the web of trafficking Harrowing tales of survivors trapped in the web of trafficking
Through the haunting narratives of victims ensnared in the merciless web of child trafficking, the article focuses on the heartbreaking reality of how innocent lives are lured into a world of sexual…  
African student of an international recruitment programme in Quebec. When failure is not an option: African nurses recruited by Quebec face setbacks
An international recruitment programme in Quebec, Canada aimed at addressing the labour shortage in healthcare is falling short of expectations. Almost two years after its launch, dozens…  
Business of poverty: How Ukrainian refugees are being exploited throughout the EU
Two years after the full-scale Russian invasion, many Ukrainians find themselves scattered throughout the EU, attempting to survive. But many of those who managed to escape the war fell into a…  
The Young Nigerians Caught in the Gold Rush Financing Terrorism in the Sahel
Young men from Nigeria's North West are leaving the country to seek opportunities in the rebel-controlled and jihadist-infested central Sahel. Their work in Mali's gold mining industry is financing…  
Cuba's mission in Angola: The business of 'solidarity'
Cuba’s medical and technical missions in Angola, run through the military-linked company Antex, have provided Havana with billions in revenue and political influence, but Cuban professionals report…  
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